FC Lusitans (AND) v West Ham United

[happy_hammer66]

Does anybody know if there is to be a programme printed for the Europa League game between FC Lusitans and West Ham United on July 9th?

I assume there will be as it's a Europa League clash but just thought I would ask.

[dcfc46]

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[Sir Moses Hill]

happy_hammer66 wrote:

Does anybody know if there is to be a programme printed for the Europa League game between FC Lusitans and West Ham United on July 9th? I assume there will be as it's a Europa League clash but just thought I would ask.

You would think this would be the case due to UEFA regulations, but unfortunately it's not so for many smaller clubs in the early qualifying rounds. Some clubs get around the regulation by issuing an 'officials only' programme, often just an enhanced team sheet, and not on sale to paying punters. It's very frustrating.

That said, I expect West Ham's oppo to issue. Too good a commercial opportunity to miss.

[James]

Sir Moses Hill wrote:

happy_hammer66 wrote: Does anybody know if there is to be a programme printed for the Europa League game between FC Lusitans and West Ham United on July 9th? I assume there will be as it's a Europa League clash but just thought I would ask. You would think this would be the case due to UEFA regulations, but unfortunately it's not so for many smaller clubs in the early qualifying rounds. Some clubs get around the regulation by issuing an 'officials only' programme, often just an enhanced team sheet, and not on sale to paying punters. It's very frustrating. That said, I expect West Ham's oppo to issue. Too good a commercial opportunity to miss.

That would be the thinking for a non league team in this country but in many foreign countries they are not usually programme producers for games, there doesn't appear to be the demand in those countries for programmes as there is in Britain and Ireland, hell even one of the Irish teams did not produce a programme for their European home game last season.

[garyspain]

I don't know. However it can be a tricky place to get programmes. Their national team produced 60 for the Republic of Ireland game in 2011. 1 per person to the media and VIPs. The VIP box was full of Irish fans so none discarded.

[Sir Moses Hill]

Correct, Glenavon didn't issue, which was very surprising and they've been sufficiently slated for it.

I could be wrong, but I suspect the Andorrans will be astute to the commercial potential of West Ham's travelling supporters - which rarely top 100 in the Champions/Europa League first and second qualifying rounds, but in this case will presumably be much, much larger - and so a programme will be produced.

No specific knowledge, just a hunch...and hope.

[Tynie Topics]

As Gary says, Andorra is not renowned for programme production.

Perhaps an opportunity for West Ham fans to issue something themselves for sale at the ground with money going to a good cause?
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[matt blue]

Wasnt the easiest last september with wales but managed to get them in the end at the vip entrance
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[thfcbasil]

Many teams abroad fail to publish an official programme. recent Spurs games at Werder Bremen, both Milan clubs, Beskitas, Limasol, lyon plus others did not. The local paper or a monthly brochure or pirates being available instead.

[HammerMonkey]

No Programme was issued for this match, just a photocopied team sheet, that they were charging 5 Euros for.

[De_Duis]

happy_hammer66 wrote:

Does anybody know if there is to be a programme printed for the Europa League game between FC Lusitans and West Ham United on July 9th? I assume there will be as it's a Europa League clash but just thought I would ask.

Nothing was printed, what is available on ebay are homemade wanna be programmes.